MAGIC (Major Atmospheric Gamma Imaging Cherenkov Telescope)

MAGIC (Major Atmospheric Gamma Imaging Cherenkov Telescope) is a ground-based instrument designed to detect extremely high-energy gamma rays from space. It observes the faint flashes of blue Cherenkov light produced when these gamma rays hit Earth's atmosphere and create particle showers. By capturing and analyzing these flashes with large mirrors and sensitive detectors, MAGIC helps scientists study cosmic phenomena like black holes, neutron stars, and supernovae. Its advanced technology allows for precise measurements of distant, energetic events in the universe, contributing to our understanding of fundamental astrophysical processes.